Bright shines the light behind the mysterious silhouette of Acidgigi - is what you may think listening to his "Weirdo Jelly EP" coming out in March 2024 via bass music headz favorite Flippen Bits.
 The Milan-based producer makes his debut on the label with Weirdo Jelly EP, offering a fresh take on electronic dance music that is both adventurous and mysterious but elegant nonetheless.

While the entrancing repetitiveness of percussive loops on Weirdo Jelly EP are a love letter to the dance floor, there is a dedication to songwriting to be sensed that goes beyond functional club tunes.
Cinematic and melancholic, yet full of hope. Euphoric and immersive, yet effortlessly free. Across these three originals, Acidgigi carves out a sound that is uniquely his own.

Toronto’s Ciel adds a thrilling 90s inspired remix version of Silly Dub that fuses the dubby, percussive nature of the original with vocals chops into a trip of a dance floor tune.


FLIPPEN BITS 009: Acidgigi - Weirdo Jelly EP incl. Ciel remix

Astral VIP (and more) are here to remedy the monotony! by rehashing what you’ve already heard? but alas, no one is perfect. Outliers and outcasts have always created pockets in the mould of the city, smoke and wubs away from the lights and hammer. This collection of 14 tracks comes from such a dent, representative of different scenes all dedicated to this approach, coming from dank corners, away from big business.

Our offering is a tribute to the mix CDs of dance before (Global Underground et al), with AVIP’s very own Dugong on the 1s and 2s blending contributions from analogous crew into one continuous mix. Future-past made present, for potentially discontinued CD drives. For the sake of tangibility, in times that surge ahead regardless.

All profits from this compilation are being donated to 3EZWA Legal Fund, to help financially assist those facing draconian legal fees as part of the current protest movement in solidarity with Palestine & Lebanon. 

https://astralviprecords.bandcamp.com/album/a-compilation

released November 19, 2024

Compiled by Astral Vip (Rhys Salt, George Ahern & Nipuna Jayasekera)
Mixed by Dugong
Mastered by Pierre Leveque at Inner Ear Mastering
Artwork & Design by NIpuna Jayasekera
Photography by Daan Dam

Dugong - Dugong's Art of Stroytelling

Céad's eleventh offering delivers a full circle moment for ASOY, who first met label boss Or:la back in 2010 while she was attending his gig in her hometown in Derry. Fast forward 15 years and the London via Cyprus moniker of SOS collective member Demi proudly presents his debut EP under ASOY.

ASOY - Pleasure Puss

German electronic music producer Daniel Herrmann, better known as Flug 8, announces his fourth album on Ransom Note Records with new single, Biotech - a minimalist electronic meditation on societal contradictions created during the pandemic era.

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PREMIERE: Flug 8 - Biotech (Radio Edit] [Ransom Note Records]

There were ways of doing things. Best believe there were ways of doing things.

Not everyone knew which was the right way and which was the wrong way but the dancers did, they always knew. As the floor began to busy up and crowds began to gather, faceless shadows amidst the darkness of the night, a small open space began to emerge illuminated in the centre of the room.

One by one they would walk slowly, pointedly, with purpose into the sphere before they let it all go. By means of music this was perhaps one of the most beautiful, most freeing expressions yet. A chance to dance beneath the spotlight without restraint.

This was the escape.

Luigi Di Venere whips up a killer EP on Philoxenia. A collection of ebm meets house, techno and beyond. This remix caught our ears - a fast paced progressive take on the original as Budino and Torvvo team up.

PREMIERE: Luigi Di Venere - By Means Of Music (Cycle_2 Remix) [Philoxenia]

For our ninth release, we present "Awakened G", Gbar’s debut LP. Nine functional, dancefloor-driven cuts blending relentless groove with deep, heads-down psychedelia.

Gbar balances introspective depth with raw form, delivering a tripped-out journey that takes listeners deeper into the groove with each beat. A proper nod to the dancers before us, this LP captures the spiritual essence of the free party, now making its way to this year’s festival circuit.

Caldera puts his stamp on “Spiral of the Last Light,” pushing it further into the subby low-end depths while adding the perfect touch of warmth and glow, completing the final chapter of "Awakened G".

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ED009: Gbar - Awakened G (Clips)

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https://spectralbounce.bandcamp.com/album/dangerous-when-wet

pi premiere: Dreams - Dangerous When Wet [Spectral Bounce]

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Resonance Spectrum Records proudly launches with its debut EP, Love Colours.
Founded by Nickon Faith, the label is dedicated to delivering warm, eclectic frequencies across the full spectrum of dance music. This first release is a statement of intent — vibrant, psychedelic, and deeply immersive — featuring a standout remix from On Rotation’s own Lisene.

The title track Love Colours opens the journey with hypnotic grace. A soft trance pulse guides you through layers of soaring pads and intricate instrumentation, gradually building into a wash of psychedelic euphoria.

Inner Thoughts shifts gears with intensity. Driving techno grooves underpin celestial, distorted flutes and aggressive yet elegant sound design. It’s a masterclass in psychedelic tension and release — intricate, trippy, and perfectly built for both the club and the open-air festival stage.

Lisene closes out the EP with a sublime reimagining of Inner Thoughts. His signature style bends the track into a more broken, ethereal space, full of shimmering detail. Undulating rhythms, spacious textures, and soul-touching pads give the remix a dreamlike quality — simultaneously grounded and otherworldly.

Love Colours is out now on Resonance Spectrum Records — a bold first transmission from a label tuned into the deeper frequencies of the dancefloor.

PREMIERE: Nickon Faith - Inner Thoughts (Lisene remix)

Welcome Home

Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/robotneedsoil/disconaporiginalmix
Day 9 of 13 – 13 years, 13 tracks, endless memories.
Track ID: Greg Ochman – Disconap

One of our first real highlights – this track even made it into a TV series, a surreal step forward for our small label. Groovy, deep and timeless, “Disconap” remains a shining moment in our catalog.

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Crazy to think this once aired on TV, right?

Robot Needs Oil: @gregochman

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Free Download | Robot Needs Oil - Disconap (Original Mix)

Chrysalis (Long Play)

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Issa Sacha - Chrysalis (Long Play)

Ransom Note is an online music, arts and culture magazine. We provide a home for readers and writers with boundless enthusiasm, esoteric knowledge, fierce opinions and impeccable taste.

With our core team immersed in all aspects of dance music, we publish news, articles, and interviews covering the greatest in innovative, underground culture from across the globe. We offer regular, exclusive music and mixtapes from our favourite artists, and publish features shining a light on everything from the freshest new artists to the untold tales from rave history.

Alongside this we offer musings on film, books, life, and art, generating some context and controversy as an antidote to the reheated PR that clogs up the internet. Our office is fuelled by Tunnock’s Bars, cat memes, hangovers and a ridiculous, never ending love for our culture.

We're always interested in getting new writers on board – feel free to get in touch if you’ve got a story to tell.

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PREMIERE: Flug 8 - Biotech (Radio Edit] [Ransom Note Records]

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